Holding steady.
Popularity of Paquita since 1935
Babies named Paquita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 82 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Paquita is a Spanish diminutive of Francisca, carrying the meaning 'little free one' or 'little Frenchwoman'. First recorded in the United States in 1935, the name saw its peak usage in 1975, though it has never been a common name. Its trajectory has been stable, remaining a rare choice. The name is not associated with any particular state or region in the U.S. data. Paquita remains a culturally specific name, primarily used within Spanish-speaking communities.
Paquita is a Spanish diminutive of Francisca, the feminine form of Francisco, which derives from the Latin Franciscus meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one'. It is commonly used as a term of endearment and has been in use since the medieval period, often in reference to Saint Francis of Assisi.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Paqui
Variants: Paca, Pancha
Sibling names for Paquita
Names that share Paquita's style, for a brother or sister.
